Quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has made it to the next selection phase for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, alongside eight other first-time eligible modern-era players.

Other newcomers in the running for next year’s induction include running back Marshawn Lynch, offensive linemen Joe Staley and Marshal Yanda, linebackers Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, safety Earl Thomas, and kicker Adam Vinatieri.

Meanwhile, some of the finalists from the 2024 Hall of Fame cycle still vying for 2025 induction are running back Fred Taylor, wide receivers Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne, tight end Antonio Gates, offensive linemen Willie Anderson and Jahri Evans, defensive lineman Jared Allen, and defensive backs Eric Allen, Rodney Harrison, and Darren Woodson.

In total, there are 50 modern-era players in contention for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Who are the other modern-era candidates?

Quarterbacks (2): Eli Manning, Steve McNair

Running backs (6): Shaun Alexander, Tiki Barber, Eddie George, Marshawn Lynch, Fred Taylor, Ricky Watters

Wide receivers (6): Anquan Boldin, Torry Holt, Jimmy Smith, Steve Smith Sr., Hines Ward, Reggie Wayne

Tight ends (2): Ben Coates, Antonio Gates

Offensive linemen (12): Willie Anderson (T), Lomas Brown (T), Ruben Brown (G), Jahri Evans (G), Olin Kreutz (C), Logan Mankins (G), Jeff Saturday (C), Joe Staley (T), Richmond Webb (T), Erik Williams (T), Steve Wisniewski (G), Marshal Yanda (G)

Defensive linemen (8): John Abraham (DE/LB), Jared Allen (DE), Robert Mathis (DE), Haloti Ngata (DT), Simeon Rice (DE), Neil Smith (DE), Vince Wilfork (DT/NT), Kevin Williams (DT)

Linebackers (5): Cornelius Bennett, London Fletcher, James Harrison, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs

Defensive backs (6): Eric Allen (CB), Kam Chancellor (S), Rodney Harrison (S), Earl Thomas (S), Troy Vincent (CB), Darren Woodson (S)

Special teams (3): Gary Anderson (K), Brian Mitchell (KR/PR also RB), Adam Vinatieri (K)

Who are the older candidates?

Quarterbacks (3): Ken Anderson, Charlie Conerly, Jim Plunkett

Running backs (5): Ottis Anderson, Roger Craig, Chuck Foreman, Cecil Isbell, Paul “Tank” Younger

Wide receivers (5): Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, Stanley Morgan, Art Powell, Sterling Sharpe, Otis Taylor

Offensive linemen (7): Ox Emerson, Joe Jacoby, Mike Kenn, Bob Kuechenberg, George Kunz, Jim Tyrer, Al Wistert

Defensive linemen (2): Jim Marshall, Harvey Martin

Linebackers (5): Carl Banks, Maxie Baughan, Larry Grantham, Clay Matthews Jr., Tommy Nobis

Defensive backs (4): Lester Hayes, Albert Lewis, Eddie Meador, Everson Walls

Who are the coaches still in the running?

• Bill Arnsparger
• Tom Coughlin
• Jeff Fisher
• Alex Gibbs
• Mike Holmgren
• Chuck Knox
• Richie Petitbon
• Dan Reeves
• Marty Schottenheimer
• George Seifert
• Mike Shanahan
• Clark Shaughnessy

Who are the contributors still eligible?

• K.S. “Bud” Adams
• Roone Arledge
• Chris Berman
• Howard Cosell
• Otho Davis
• John Facenda
• Mike Giddings
• Ralph Hay
• Frank “Bucko” Kilroy
• Eddie Kotal
• Robert Kraft
• Virginia McCaskey
• Rich McKay
• John McVay
• Art Modell
• Lee Remmel
• Eddie Robinson
• Art Rooney Jr.
• Jerry Seeman
• Seymour Siwoff
• Amy Trask
• Jim Tunney
• Doug Williams
• John Wooten

What are the next steps for the 2025 Hall of Fame selection?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s full Selection Committee will evaluate the list of 50 modern-era candidates and select 25 nominees for the semifinalist round. In about four weeks, the names of these semifinalists will be revealed.

The lists for senior players, coaches, and contributors will be reduced to nine semifinalists each, with those announcements anticipated in two to three weeks.

Eventually, a total of 20 finalists will be showcased at the Selection Committee’s annual meeting next year leading up to Super Bowl 59: 15 Modern-Era Players, three Seniors, one Coach, and one Contributor.

While there isn’t a specific quota for inductees in a Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the selection process typically allows for four to eight new members to be chosen.

The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class announcement will occur during the NFL Honors ceremony just before Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.